State grant - B preschool (619)

The Utah State Board of Education received a $3.97M formula grant from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Special Education Preschool Grants program (CFDA 84.173), effective July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This grant supports the provision of comprehensive special education and related services to children with disabilities ages 3 through 5 years throughout the State of Utah. As the state education agency, the Utah State Board of Education administers the award and distributes subgrants to local educational agencies, charter schools, and other eligible regional educational organizations to deliver these services.

The funded services include specialized instruction, speech and language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, assistive technology, and individualized support services designed to ensure children with disabilities receive free appropriate public education and are adequately prepared for successful transitions to kindergarten. The grant is structured as a formula-based award with funding distributed according to federal allocation mechanisms, with the state retaining funds for administration and state-level activities before making subgrants to local recipients.